Hello, my name is John Porfyris and I'm 71 years old and currently living in Greece. I am a native Greek speaker and teach English, German, Greek. I have been an online English teacher with Verbalplanet.com since January 2012.
I can speak the following languages fluently: Greek, English, French, German, Spanish.
I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.

John Porfyris

Detailed Profile in English

About me

All you need is speak!!!

My name is John Porfyris and I love teaching English conversation. Currently I live in Greece. I studied European Languages and I am holder of a Master’s Degree in Applied Translation Studies from the London Metropolitan University.

For me language means human communication, culture, interaction, simply a window to the world. The amazing power of language has totally changed my life and destiny and this why I am looking forward to teaching you English, because I firmly believe that my lessons can help you and offer both of us something beyond money and contact which I call human touch…John.

Qualifications & Experience

I studied European Languages and Applied Translation Studies at the London Metropolitan University and the University of Vienna, Austria and I am holder of a Master's Degree in this field.

I have taught almost all levels in English and also in German. I am used to teaching English in class and it's now very exciting to teach over Skype with students from all over the world. My qualifications have only meaning if I can help students speak the language and enjoy learning with me. This is for me the greatest satisfaction to get you excited about the language you want to learn and see you improve your skills day by day.

Even though it seems not to be part of my qualification I really believe that I'll try my best so that our lesson can be fun and inspiring, uplifting and thought -provoking.

Teaching Approach

I have worked for 20 and more years teaching languages and this is for me a life task. Language teaching is for me an amazing experience, because teaching enables me to come into contact with people from all walks of life and this is really exciting to get to know new people all the time.

My teaching approach actually depends on YOU. Because it has to be tailored to your needs. You may need to learn better English for professional reasons, for cultural communication or just for fun. I have to know what your plan is all about, so that I can comply with your needs and requirements.

The first lesson is for free. During that lesson I will have the opportunity to inquire into your level of knowledge and find out what you really need and how we can address your situation and aspiration what so ever. Any way, whatever you need, I am here to help you: be it conversation, grammar, dictionary, structure etc.